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Every traveler who can get a credit card should get a credit card. Why? Points! For every dollar you spend, you'll receive at least one point that can go toward free travel, which is an incredible perk so long as you pay off your credit card bill each month. While American Express has dozens of cards with card-specific perks, from airport lounge entry to travel credits to cash back, they all have one thing in common: American Express Membership Rewards. This rewards program allows Amex card members to earn points that can be used for travel, shopping, or even paying off their credit card bills. Depending on how you redeem those points, they can be worth anywhere from 0.5 to two cents per point. If you're new to the American Express Membership Rewards program, here are the best ways to use your Amex points. Related: The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Travelers 1. Transfer points to airline partners. This is hands down the best way to maximize you...

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Las Vegas is known for its flashy hotels and casinos, but did you know it's also home to some of the best hotel pools in the U.S.? Whether you're planning a family trip to Las Vegas or just looking for a fun place to soak up the sun from about March to October, these hotels have some of the most impressive pools in the city. From rooftop oases to lavish day clubs, there's something for everyone (even if you are just a day guest). Here are a few top contenders for the best hotel pools in Las Vegas. Resorts World Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada, USA RESORTS WORLD/FACEBOOK Best for: Those who want the newest that Las Vegas has to offer. Why stay here: Have your pick of three new on-site hotels (Conrad, Hilton and Crockfords), more than 40 beverage and dining options, and extensive pool and gaming complexes. Best way to book: The best way to book the Hilton or Conrad is directly or by using Hilton Honors points or free night certificates if you're looking to save your cash fo...

The city is also famous for its oranges, which are said to be some of the best for making marmalade. One of the best times to visit Seville is during the Semana Santa, or Holy Week, in the lead up to Easter. The city hosts colourful processions, parades and floats from Palm Sunday as the city prepares for Easter. Two weeks after Easter, Seville hosts Feria de Abril, where the city comes alive with a huge fair. 'Stunning' city in Spain named one of the world's best holiday destinations - Express

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An entity managed by Compton-based investor Rajesh Patel acquired a Wyndham brand hotel near the San Francisco Airport, according to public records. Patel purchased the hotel for $31 million from Delaware-based Cavalier California.  La Quinta Inn and Suites is located at 20 Airport Boulevard in South San Francisco. The 84,000-square-foot hotel has four stories with 170 rooms. It is located two miles from the San Francisco International Airport, 10 miles to San Francisco, and 15 miles from San Francisco State University. Amenities include a fitness center, a pool and free parking. This is Patel's first deal in California, but not with Wyndham. He also owns a Microtel Inn and Suites in Port Charlotte, Florida, according to property records.  The San Mateo hospitality market, along with San Francisco, has started to recover from the halt in business travel due to the pandemic, according to a report by Matthews Real Estate .  "The boo...

A half-hour after sunset Saturday (6:15 pm), the curtain drops on the 2022-23 small game season. With the pheasant and quail stockings on state-owned wildlife management areas concluding last December 31, hunting pressure in the fields and woodland edges dropped dramatically. This put the spotlight on cottontail rabbits and gray squirrels, and it's the bushytail and bunny that are the final draws to the woodlots, field, swamp edges, brambles, briars, and brush piles. Despite the unseasonably warm winter, counts of both are at their lowest of the calendar year. Besides hunting, predation in the forms of foxes, coyotes, feral cats, owls, hawks, and falcons take their shares, especially on the cottontails. Rabbit is like pizza: almost everything in the upland habitats eats it. As such, figure their numbers on the really scarce side by the end of February. Bushytails fare somewhat better survival-wise, but populations won't be what they were during the glorious months of October ...

The Coffee Innovation Competition is an online contest that will bring together creative innovators from across the island, stimulate the local economy, and promote interest in the country's world-famous Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. "It gives me great pride to announce our first annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Innovation Competition, an exciting initiative that seeks to find entrepreneurs with innovative products and processes that may ultimately aid in driving the growth of our coffee industry," said Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.  "With this competition, we aim to showcase our country's unique and diverse coffee culture by encouraging creativity and innovation in product development," he added. Competitors can enter under categories such as arts and crafts, beauty and wellness, etc., with creativity, originality, and presentation among the criteria taken into consideration to determine the winner. E...

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Is there a bar? Bar Fiori is where it all goes down. There, award-winning wines and artisan cocktails are served atop a marble counter wrapped in fabulous floral arrangements. It's worth noting, however, that the bar is only open from Thursday to Sunday. Breakfast It's breakfast in bed or a trip down to Ai Fiori. Opt for the French toast - all whipped ricotta, cinnamon and seasonal compote - or the smoked salmon, avocado toast, berry-stuffed homemade granola, steel-cut oats and seasonal fruits, bacon and feta omelette, and chef's choice of fresh-from-the-oven pastries all work, also. Amenities Rooms are kitted out with all the essentials: complimentary tea, coffee and cartoned water, a smart TV, hairdryers (that combat bad hair days), super-speedy WiFi and luxurious bath products courtesy of Diptyque. In the spacious fitness studio, a stellar selection of weights and high-tech equipment will knock your sleep pattern back into shape in no time. The r...

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During a typical community board meeting, the portion of the evening dedicated to reviewing liquor licenses might find one or two locals bringing up varied concerns. Although the board reviews several liquor license renewals simultaneously, the focus at the January 10 meeting rested squarely on one establishment. Local after local spoke out against renewing the liquor license of the CODA Williamsburg Hotel (160 N. 12th Street), formerly known as the McCarren Hotel and Pool, all bringing up the same complaint — noise. Multiple residents shared their frustrations with what they claimed was near-constant noise from the hotel during the weekends, often lasting all night until the early hours of the morning. One resident dealing with long-term COVID complications found it impossible to rest and ended up taking a leave of absence from work. A couple frequently sleeps on an air mattress in the kitchen to get away from the sound coming from the windows. When a resident directly went ...

Welcome to Louisville, y'all! One of the best things to do in Louisville during your visit is to take a tour. You'll get to sit back, relax, let someone else take care of logistics (and maybe even feed you and serve you drinks!) and just enjoy yourself for a few hours. Now THAT sounds like a vacation! But which tours in Louisville are worth the price? I've gotcha covered – just consider us your personal tour guides. ( No really – I also run tours in Louisville, so you might actually see me on your tour! ) Here are the best Louisville tours, from food tours to bourbon and distillery tours to history and ghost tours. And one baseball bat factory for good measure. Table of Contents Planning to visit Louisville? Take a look at these posts to help you plan your trip: 12 Cozy Things to do in Winter in Louisville, Kentucky Delicious pork cakes with sorghum sauce on the NuLu food & history walking tour by Louisville Food Tours Food Tours in Louisville Louisville is a f...